Beth A. Fuller

Beth A. Fuller, 75, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, at her daughter’s house in Paxton, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, after a prolonged illness.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Horton) LeDoux, she resided in Boylston the majority of her life.

She leaves two daughters, Donna Derry and fiancé, Richard Kemp, of Paxton, and Mary Fuller of Boylston; six sons, Robert A. and Sheri of Boylston, Jeffrey C. and Liz of Mooreseville, N.C., David W. of West Boylston, Richard L. and Lisa of Auburn, Steven J. of Boylston, James J. and Tracey of Boylston; and a step-daughter, Pat Gordon of West Boylston. Her eldest son, George Fuller, preceded her in 1992. She also leaves behind a sister, Mary Pat Budish and brother, Peter LeDoux; her other siblings, William, Coreen, Maryann and Madelon preceded her. She was a loving grandmother to 27 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and had many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Fuller devoted her life to raising her nine children while working several jobs including GE in Westboro, West Side Nursing Home and National Account Systems. She volunteered for many homeless shelters, delivered Meals on Wheels and was an active den mother for the Cub Scouts. She was a foster parent to numerous children and was known as “Mom” to many more. She worked many years as an operator for the fire and police department of Boylston in the 1950s and 60s. Beth was also a volunteer lunch lady .

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., with funeral services on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. with reception to follow, all at the First Congregational Church of Boylston, 10 Church St.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131 or UMass Memorial Foundation (508) 856-5520.